InterLatina Cultural Exchange

What InterLatina Cultural Exchange does

InterLatina Cultural Exchange SRL is a Buenos Aires-headquartered cultural exchange and international placement services organization founded in July 2000 by General Director Verónica Ferreyra. The company intermediates between Latin American students, young professionals, and educators seeking international work and study experiences and host-country employers, sponsors, and academic institutions. Core operations span J-1 visa-sponsored Work and Travel programs (USA, Germany, Japan, New Zealand), Training USA internships of 6-18 months, English language study abroad (USA, UK, Canada, Ireland), Au Pair placements, Visit Argentina inbound tourism and volunteer programs, and ancillary travel services including flight and hotel booking, international medical insurance distribution (via ASSIST CARD and RCM&D), and visa lottery assistance.

The business does not develop proprietary technology products; instead, it orchestrates the value chain through partnerships with four official U.S.-designated J-1 sponsors (United Studies, International Educational Exchange, Cultural Homestay International, InterExchange) and a portfolio of flagship U.S. hospitality employer partners including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Four Seasons, InterContinental, Sheraton, Fairmont, and Renaissance. InterLatina operates physical offices in Buenos Aires, Asunción (Paraguay), Cheyenne (USA), and Bogotá (Colombia, via the InterConnect Colombia brand) and acquires customers through its website, WhatsApp direct response, a 250 peso-per-conversion referral program, press coverage in major Argentine media, and Buenos Aires-hosted job fairs.

Revenue is generated through a mix of program registration and placement fees (e.g., $350 USD upfront registration for Training USA plus variable program fees paid after employer offer), insurance commissions from ASSIST CARD and RCM&D partnerships, travel booking referral commissions via the e-agencias platform, and the participant referral program. With only 10 employees across 4 countries, InterLatina operates as a lean, founder-led services intermediary with no external institutional funding, no parent company, and 25 years of continuous operation serving over 5,000 Argentine Work and Travel participants annually plus a cumulative 3,000+ cruise ship alumni.

Name

InterLatina Cultural Exchange

Legal name

InterLatina Cultural Exchange SRL

Website

https://interlatina.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

InterLatina Cultural Exchange is a Buenos Aires-founded, privately-held services intermediary (founded 2000, ~10 employees) that places Latin American students and young professionals in J-1 visa-sponsored Work and Travel, internship, and study abroad programs with U.S. hospitality employers and partner institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Exchange and International Mobility Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Language Schools (611630), Travel Agencies (561510)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & Cultural Exchange Programs (THAKAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outbound Exchange Advising, Placement & Nomination Services (EDAIABAL), Direct Enrollment & Third-Party University Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAB), Short-Term Secondary Immersion & Cultural Exchange Trips (EDAIAHAD)

Keywords

• Cultural exchange programs
• International work programs
• J1 visa sponsorship
• Study abroad services
• Work and travel placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Registration and Placement Fees: InterLatina charges registration fees and program fees for placing participants in international work and travel programs. The registration fee is $350 USD for the Training USA program. Final program fees vary based on academic background and internship duration. These fees cover resume preparation, English interview preparation, step-by-step guidance, job placement services, visa application support, and airport pick-up assistance.
2. Medical Insurance Services: InterLatina offers international medical insurance packages through partnerships with RCM&D and ASSIST CARD, earning commissions on insurance sales. Insurance plans range from $72/month (NZ coverage) to $1350/year (Young plan), with Business plans at $7/day and Executive plans at $9/day.
3. Travel and Tourism Services: The company offers flight booking and hotel reservation services through their tourist services platform, earning commissions on bookings made through their partner e-agencias platform.
4. Referral Program: InterLatina pays referral commissions of $250 Argentine pesos per referred client who converts, creating an affiliate-style revenue stream for customer acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

InterLatina Cultural Exchange is a cultural exchange and international mobility organization that places Latin American students and young professionals in Work and Travel programs, Study Abroad programs, and paid J-1 visa professional training programs (primarily in the USA, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, UK, Canada, and Australia). The company handles the full value chain including English assessment, resume and interview preparation, employer matching, J-1 visa sponsorship processing through official U.S. government-recognized sponsors, and on-the-ground support during program participation. Ancillary offerings include international medical insurance, flight and hotel booking, and a Visit Argentina inbound tourism program.

Product overview

InterLatina Cultural Exchange is a cultural exchange and international mobility organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs for students and young professionals seeking work, study, and travel experiences abroad. The core offerings include Work and Travel programs (USA, Germany, Japan, New Zealand) with J-1 visa sponsorship, Studying Abroad programs (English language courses in Canada, UK, USA, and Ireland with study-and-work options), Young Professionals Training USA (6-18 month paid internships across hospitality, culinary, architecture, business, marketing, and IT sectors), and Visit Argentina (tourism and volunteer programs for international visitors). The company also provides ancillary services including international medical insurance partnerships (Assist Card, RCM&D), flight and hotel booking, visa assistance, and a referral program. With 25 years of experience, InterLatina represents official J-1 Visa sponsors including United Studies, International Educational Exchange, Cultural Homestay International, and InterExchange.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Work and Travel Cultural exchange program that places students and young professionals in seasonal work experiences abroad (USA, Germany, Japan, New Zealand) including visa processing and on-the-ground support.
• Work & Travel USA J-1 visa-sponsored program that places students in seasonal jobs across the USA during summer academic breaks.
• Work & Travel Germany Work and travel program enabling young people to work and travel in Germany.
• Work & Holiday Japan Working holiday visa program allowing young adults to work and travel in Japan.
• Au Pair USA Cultural exchange program placing young caregivers with American host families for child care and cultural immersion.
• New Zealand Working Holiday Working holiday visa program allowing young people to work and travel in New Zealand.
• Studying Abroad Educational programs enabling students to study English and pursue academic credentials in Argentina, Canada, France, the UK, and the USA.
• Study and Work Canada Combined study and work program allowing students to study English while gaining work experience in Canada.
• Study and Work in Ireland Study and work program in Ireland combining English language learning with employment.
• Young Professionals / Training USA J-1 visa internship and training programs placing young professionals at U.S. employers for 6-18 month paid work experiences.
• Training USA Paid J-1 visa internship program in the USA lasting 6-18 months, with placements in hospitality, culinary arts, architecture, business administration, marketing, IT, human resources, and agriculture.
• Teacher Program in USA J-1 visa program placing international teachers in American schools as exchange educators.
• Visit Argentina Programs for international visitors to explore Argentina including tourism, volunteer opportunities, and cultural immersion experiences.
• Tourist Services Travel arrangement services including flight bookings, hotel reservations, and post-sale travel advisory services.
• International Medical Insurance Travel medical insurance plans offered through partnerships with Assist Card and RCM&D providers, covering medical emergencies, accidents, and travel assistance for exchange participants.
• Visa Lottery Assistance Information and guidance services for the U.S. Department of State Diversity Visa Lottery program.
• Referral Program Client referral incentive program offering 250 Argentine pesos bonus for each referred person who becomes a client.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ young Argentines travel annually through work and vacation programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and regional.

• United StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2000Official J1 Visa sponsor partner representing InterLatina in the U.S. government exchange program recognition system. United Studies provides the legal framework for J1 visa sponsorship enabling participants to legally work and train in the United States.
• International Educational ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2000Official J1 Visa sponsor partner that works with InterLatina to facilitate cultural exchange program placements for Latin American participants in U.S. companies.
• Cultural Homestay InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2000Official J1 Visa sponsor partner providing exchange visitor program sponsorship for InterLatina's participant placement services in the United States.
• InterExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2000Official J1 Visa sponsor partner recognized by the U.S. government that enables InterLatina to place participants in professional internship and training programs across the United States.
• Marriott InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship hospitality partner providing internship and training opportunities for InterLatina participants in the hotels and hospitality sector. Marriott provides placements across their portfolio of hotel brands throughout the United States.
• Hilton Hotels & ResortsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor hospitality partner offering internship placements for food & beverage, front office, and culinary arts participants in Hilton properties across the USA including Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport.
• Hyatt HotelsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury hospitality partner providing internship opportunities in hotel management, culinary arts, and hospitality administration for InterLatina participants.
• Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUltra-luxury hospitality partner offering high-end internship placements for hospitality and service industry professionals in prestigious resort locations including Jackson Hole.
• Renaissance HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpscale hospitality brand partner providing internship and training placements for InterLatina participants in the U.S. hospitality sector.
• Sheraton HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor hotel brand partner offering food & beverage and hospitality internship placements for InterLatina participants at properties throughout the United States.
• InterContinental Hotels GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal hospitality partner providing internship opportunities across their hotel portfolio including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, and other brand properties in the USA.
• Fairmont Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury hospitality partner offering high-end internship placements in prestigious Fairmont properties for culinary and hospitality management participants.
• RCM&D InsurancecoreOthersMedical insurance provider partner offering coverage plans meeting U.S. work visa requirements with up to US$50,000 in medical expenses coverage at rates of US$90/month for USA/UK and US$72/month for New Zealand.
• ASSIST CARDcoreOthersInternational medical insurance partner offering comprehensive coverage including Young plan ($120 for 4 weeks to $1,350/year), Business plan ($7/day for 40+), and Executive plan ($9/day for 40+ with $250,000 coverage) for exchange participants and travelers.
• InterConnect ColombiaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner office in Colombia (Bogotá) operating under the InterConnect Colombia brand to serve the Colombian market with InterLatina's cultural exchange and work abroad programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Largest U.S.-based J-1 visa sponsor and operator of work, study, and teach abroad programs; directly comparable to InterLatina on core J-1 placement, internship, and cultural exchange offerings, though at much larger scale and as a primary sponsor rather than intermediary.
• InterExchange: Designated U.S. J-1 visa sponsor operating Work & Travel USA, Au Pair, and career training programs; competes head-to-head with InterLatina for Latin American participants and also serves as one of its sponsor partners.
• Cultural Homestay International: Designated J-1 visa sponsor providing Work & Travel, Au Pair, and internship placement services; operates as both a competitor to InterLatina's intermediary model and a sponsor partner.
• United Studies: Designated U.S. J-1 visa sponsor focused on Work & Travel and short-term exchange programs for international participants; comparable service offering and dual role as competitor and InterLatina sponsor partner.
• International Educational Exchange (IEE): Designated J-1 visa sponsor placing international participants in U.S. internship and trainee programs; directly comparable to InterLatina's Training USA and Work & Travel product lines.
• AIFS Abroad (American Institute for Foreign Study): Major U.S.-based study abroad and cultural exchange provider with Work & Travel, intern, and au pair placements globally; comparable program portfolio to InterLatina across multiple destination countries.
• Global Experiences: U.S.-based internship placement provider placing international candidates (including Latin Americans) into professional U.S. companies; directly comparable to InterLatina's Training USA offering and J-1 sponsored internship model.
• IES Abroad: U.S. nonprofit study abroad provider offering academic and language programs across multiple countries; directly comparable to InterLatina's Studying Abroad and English language program portfolio.
• BUNAC: Specialist in working holiday, Work & Travel, and internship placements for young adults across multiple destination countries; comparable outbound exchange placement model targeting similar demographic to InterLatina.

Broad incumbents

• Worldstrides: Large U.S. educational travel and student exchange organization operating broader K-12, college, and language immersion programs; comparable cultural exchange and study abroad activity but at much greater scale and broader demographic scope than InterLatina.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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